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T161 CFG

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,650 mi
Last recorded71,650 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 CFG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 71,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 67,114 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift weight off wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion to o/s front floor and n/s front inner sill

slight gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,014 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front floor slightly corroded

slight gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 65,201 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,712 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,314 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 55,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,682 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,515 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,882 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 52,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,811 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 48,786 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 40,132 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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T161 CFG is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T161 CFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T161 CFG registered?

T161 CFG is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T161 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T161 CFG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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